The Farmers Santa Parade has been turning the streets of Auckland into an enchanting Christmas magic since 1934. Every year it attracted thousands of families to the city to celebrate the start of the Festive Season.

Every year new and exciting floats are introduced and this year is no exception. A new Christmas Train will chug its way around the parade route and Willie Wonka and all his Charlie and the Chocolate Factory friends will sweep through the streets on a brand new float.

If you missed that great event, don’t worry – we uploaded about 400 photos of the Farmers Santa Parade 2012. And for those who enjoyed that Christmas spectacle, you can explore once more colourful grand floats, lively marching bands and marvellous characters as they make their way through Auckland on our photos.